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Al-Shabaab militants are cowards, says President Yoweri Museveni

Deputy President William Ruto ( left ) with Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni after Madaraka Day celebrations at Nyayo Stadium Nairobi 01/06/15 [PHOTO/MOSES OMUSULA/STANDARD]

Al-Shabaab attacks on innocent civilians in Kenya are the last desperate tactics by terrorists who have been defeated, Uganda President Yoweri Museveni has said.

Speaking yesterday during the Madaraka Day celebrations, President Museveni said the militant group has turned to soft targets since it no longer has the capacity to attack military and police targets.

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